sharpness

noun

Definition of sharpnessnext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality he found that the bland crackers helped cut the sharpness of the cheese

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2
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness dress warmly; there's a bit of sharpness in the air today

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3
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters possesses a political sharpness that most campaign managers would envy

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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences possesses the proverbial sharpness of an eagle's eye

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Recent Examples of sharpness As a result, their image sharpness is quite similar, but the Roman telescope boasts a significantly larger camera and field of view. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Rashford hit his own cross to Benjamin Sesko, who was featuring for the first time since May and lacked a little sharpness. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 One treatment, called cognitive remediation, includes exercises to improve mental sharpness. — Matthew Kurtz, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Even the least expensive styles of cheddar are more than capable of reinforcing a béchamel with assertive sharpness and creamy body. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 According to the nonprofit Poison Control, the dangers of swallowing glass depend on the size and sharpness of the pieces. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Camera quality is also top-notch, with four rear lenses and a laser focusing module for optimal sharpness. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 So Much Respondents overwhelmingly singled out mental sharpness, or the speed and clarity with which your brain operates, as an indicator of healthy aging. — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 The lack of sleep and lack of rest wears down firefighters physically and mentally; the mental alertness, the mental sharpness is not always there, and also the burnout. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpness
  1. bitterness
  2. chill
  3. intelligence
  4. sensitivity
  5. edge
  6. chilliness
  7. wit
  8. bite
Noun
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Little united the Syrian rebels during the country’s civil war from 2011 to 2024 outside of their hatred of Assad, and Damascus has sought to cultivate this memory of bitterness to keep the country’s disparate groups together.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • That accusation, which could imply further arrests, has put a chill on the entire Russian telecom industry.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But Zardoya, best known as the singer of the Marias, brought a chill over the audience with a handful of tracks from Melt and her new EP, Bloom.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of chill
Noun
  • Ravens and crows have also represented intelligence, knowledge, transformation, and even creation in cultures around the world.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Both sides stressed that the use of intelligence and electrification technology is an important focus for working together.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Nonetheless, no agreements have been reached yet, partly because of the complexities of the issues surrounding AI, as well as sensitivities around how Hollywood talent and unions would react, the sources said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of chilliness
Noun
  • The musician, actress, and songwriter was known for her quick wit, warm personality, and enduring singular image.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Simmons will get a chance to match offensive wits with the QB that took over his role.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of wit
Noun
  • The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the night, creatives grazed on light bites from Goop Kitchen—the teriyaki salmon hand rolls were a crowd favorite—and bopped to the tunes from DJ Mariko.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite

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“Sharpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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